Prosecco Superiore: Driven by Distinction and Sustainability

By |2022-06-30T14:30:20-07:00December 13th, 2021|Features - sponsored posts, Wine, Wine Reviews|

While Prosecco DOC comes from the expansive, lower plateaus of the Veneto and Friuli, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG is grown only in a small hilly region nestled into the Dolomite foothills not far from Venice.

Fish Counter Robert Clark Nets Order of Canada

By |2023-03-03T17:26:02-08:00November 27th, 2020|Dining, Latest Posts, Ocean Wise|

Sustainable seafood trailblazer and pioneering chef Robert Clark has been named a Member to the Order of Canada. (C.M.). The honour comes in recognition of his leadership in helping to found and develop Ocean Wise.

Sea Star and Saturna Move On to the Next Chapter

By |2020-07-16T11:36:03-07:00July 16th, 2020|Latest Posts, Wine|

I’ve written at length about the success of Sea Star Vineyards, in part, because I enjoy a personal connection with the Gulf Islands (Northern and Southern) that spans several decades. But also because, since Sea Star emerged in the place of its struggling Pender Island predecessor, I’ve been consistently impressed by the wines every vintage. [...]

Lightning Rock: Tasting the Stars in Summerland

By |2020-06-29T07:58:51-07:00June 29th, 2020|Latest Posts, Wine|

The late Harry McWatters used to say “There’s no place like the Okanagan to make sparkling wine!” McWatters was convinced that grapes coming from a triangle within the central Okanagan (between Summerland, Naramata and Okanagan Falls) consistently had the right amount of acidity to make good bubble. Harry once told me “One thing we’ve never [...]

South Africa in the Spotlight: Chenin Blanc and more

By |2020-06-22T08:59:47-07:00June 22nd, 2020|Latest Posts, Wine, Wine Reviews|

This month is South Africa’s time to shine at BC Liquor Stores. The pandemic has shut down the array of events and in-store tastings that usually go along with these thematics. But never mind. There’s still no shortage of decent drops to be found.  One of the oldest ‘new world’ producers, South Africa’s industry dates [...]

Bishop’s to Close … But Not Yet

By |2022-01-23T08:58:52-08:00May 2nd, 2020|Dining, Latest Posts, Sustainable|

Updated July 31st, 2020 (Press release) Earlier this year, John Bishop announced that he was closing Bishop’s on August 1 after 35 years as one of Vancouver’s most popular restaurants. But COVID-19 has changed all that and Bishop’s will now remain open until the end of the year. “Just before COVID arrived, we announced that [...]

West Restaurant: a West Coast Tasting Tradition

By |2020-01-06T17:57:19-08:00August 31st, 2019|Dining, Latest Posts|

The Tasting Menu is back. Although, truth be told, at West Restaurant it never went away.  Earlier this summer I had the opportunity to witness the artistry of West Chef Bobby Milheron in two contrasting settings. The first was at the BC Seafood Festival in Comox. The second was at the South Granville restaurant itself. [...]

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